Connecting a Dell 1100 laser printer to iMacs

I have a two iMacs (one is brand new and one is 4 years old) and want to connect a Dell 1100 laser printer to them. Is this possible to do and if yes what software do I need (and where can I get it)?
Thanks!

Download and install the Samsung ML-1610 GDI printer for MacOS X.
http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/samsung-gdi/
This driver will also work perfect with your Dell Printer! (It does work fine with the Dell 1100 at my work!)
First install this (5.6 MB):
espgs-7.05.5-0.ppc.dmg
And then this (76 KB):
samsung-gdi-foomatic-1.0.ppc.dmg
Hopefully this solved your problem.
Please see the "solved" button on top off this message! Apple: Why reward points?

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